Industrial Material & Freight Sizing

Material Weight & Freight Density Calculator

Select an industrial material or enter custom density. Calculate dimensions to total weight, volume, NMFC class, and trailer payload limits.

Select Material Database Entry

Density (PCF)

lbs/cu ft

Raw Material Shape

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (in)

Quantity

Total Shipment Weight

320 lbs

145 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

64.0 lbs

29.0 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 55

48 PCF (0.769 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

0.7%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 39 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 15850 (Gypsum Wallboard). Rated under Class 55 based on 48 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 0.7% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,680 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 39 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Drywall

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Must be transported in 100% weather-tight enclosed dry vans or curtainside flatbeds. ANY moisture destroys the gypsum core.

Typical Industrial Applications

Interior residential walls
Commercial fire separation partitions
Drop ceiling backing

Critical Handling Cautions:

Handle with wide-fork lifts or boom crane clamp trucks to avoid crushing soft edges

Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

Compare with Other Building Materials & Minerals

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Class 50Standard Cured Concrete (Normal Weight)

145 lbs/cu ft

Class 55Natural Granite Stone (Solid Slabs)

168 lbs/cu ft

Class 55Natural Marble (Architectural Slabs)

165 lbs/cu ft

Drywall Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Gypsum Board / Drywall (1/2" Standard) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Gypsum Board / Drywall (1/2" Standard) is 48 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.77 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 770 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Drywall?

Due to its density of 48 PCF, shipments of Drywall typically qualify for Class 60 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 15850 (Gypsum Wallboard).

How many pieces of Drywall can I load on a standard pallet?

A standard GMA 48x40 wooden pallet is rated for a maximum payload of 2,500 lbs. Use our interactive calculator above to enter your exact plate, bar, or tube dimensions to verify your pieces-per-pallet threshold before strapping.